Checking accounts chapter 23 section 2
Understanding checking accounts Checking accounts are one of the most commonly used banking service. Checking accounts have to main advantages: Safety & Convenience. It is best to put your money in checking accounts because it is a lot safer then keeping large amounts of cash at home. Another type of checking account is an interest-bearing account called a negotiable order of withdrawal account.
Types of Checking Accounts Banks usually offer a variety of checking accounts. As long as the minimum balance is in the account there will be no extra charge. A second type of checking account is the special account , often called a cost per-Check account, With this account you pay a flat monthly service charge. Another type of checking account is interest-bearing account called a negotiable order of withdrawal account Also known as NOW.
Opening a Checking Account Once you have decided on a bank and checking account, opening an account is very simple. You will have to fill out a form known as a signature card. The signature card asks for your info such as address , phone number , Social security number, and similar data. At the end of the card you put your signature.
Writing a Check A blank check requires 5 kinds of info. Date-Record date on the check. Payee-the person or institution that you write it to. Numerical amount-The amount of the check in 2 places. Written amount-Ten and 50/100 Account number-acct#4738-01-796
Keepin a Check Register After you open an account, you will receive a supply of imprinted checks and check register. The register is where you keep a record of checks written , deposits made , and other transactions.
You must endorse a check before you cash or deposit it. Endorsing a Check An endorsement is your signature , sometimes with a brief message , on the back/left side of a check. You must endorse a check before you cash or deposit it. There are 3 different types of endorsements: blank , restrictive , and full.
You can receive a portion of the deposit in cash. Making a Deposit The process of putting money into a checking account is known as making a deposit. To do this you fill out the preprinted deposit ticket is used to deposit any combination of currency , coins , and checks. You can receive a portion of the deposit in cash.
Balancing a Statement Once a month , the bank will send you a packet that includes a statement of account and the cancelled checks that you wrote.
Checkpoint What are 2 main advantages of having a checking account? Explain the basic difference between a regular checking account and a special checking account. Name the 5 kinds of information you must write on a check.
6. In simple terms , what is the purpose of balancing a checkbook? Checkpoint Continued 4. What is a mistake people often make with their check registers ? How can this mistake be prevented? 5. How should you endorse a check if your name is misspelled on the face of a check? 6. In simple terms , what is the purpose of balancing a checkbook?